Khiva’s Juma Mosque is unique in the Central Asia for its archaic architecture (built in 1788 - 1789 c.c.). 55m x 46m square, the mosque is distinguished by its carved wooden gate, 213 carved wooden pillars and 33m tall minaret. Up to 25 of the pillars are dated from X to XVI cc. Light penetrates into the mosque only through two roof openings (skylights) that bring the interior an atmosphere of mystery and meditation and improve acoustics of the premises.
